How far is Franklin, TN from Dyer, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Dyer, TN is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.49 mi
02h 59m
Flight
119.19 mi
191.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.19 mi
Kilometers
191.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.49 mi
Kilometers
248.62 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyer
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T02:17
Arrive Dyer
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pleasant Hill
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Franklin
77.2 mi
01h 29m
To Dyer
77.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Dyer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Dyer.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    99 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    872 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    655 ft · 21 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 96

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 96

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    99.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Trenton

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North Highland Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    12.9 mi · 15 min · North Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North College Street

    130 m · 9 sec · North College Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Dyer Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dyer Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Trenton Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Trenton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Dyer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 96
102 mi · 66%
North Highland Avenue
14.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 96
14.2 mi · 9%
North Central Avenue
12.9 mi · 8%
South Main Street
2.11 mi · 1%
Trenton Highway
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 96

Merge slight left

99.4 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
119.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hill
01h 29m from Franklin
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Dyer?

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Franklin and 77.3 miles from Dyer.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasant Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Hill.

RAIL

Fulton

87 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

97 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Dyer. Straight-line distance: 119.19 mi (191.82 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Dyer

#2 Dyer

Human settlement in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,203
Coordinates36.0667300, -88.9939500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Dyer (-88.99395, 36.06673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.10
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.55 $41.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.65 $25.36 $50.73
Diesel $5.30 $28.91 $57.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Dyer. The current time is 02:17:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.